Tax Justice SA applauds Ramaphosa’s ‘bold boost’ for the economy

PRETORIA – Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA) on Friday welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the easing of the current national coronavirus lockdown and the interventions to resuscitate South Africa’s economy. 

TJSA founder Yusuf Abramjee said Ramaphosa has shown great leadership during the coronavirus crisis. 

“President Ramaphosa should be applauded for showing great leadership in guiding our country through this crisis and taking this important step towards financial survival. His announcement of Level 4 of lockdown from 1 May is a bold and important step in alleviating the pain that has been inflicted on businesses and the families those businesses sustain throughout the country,” said Abramjee. 

“Now people can start to go back to work to keep our economy alive, generating income for themselves and South Africa as we continue to fight this devastating virus.” 

Abramjee particularly appreciated the lifting of the ban on the sale of cigarettes across South Africa during the lockdown.